I wanted to express a heart-felt thanks for all the work you did on this site and your video journal series over the years, Michael. I have learnt a lot, but more importantly, I have been inspired by the possibilities you've presented - from your interviews (particularly with Bill Atkinson and Andrew Collett) to your own personal work that I used to see on display in your studio on Carlaw Avenue in Toronto.

You've been very fortunate to have embraced a profession that has allowed you to see the world from an uncommon perspective. Most spend their lives rushing to their graves, barely ever putting their head up to have a look. You taught me to focus on finding and appreciating what is beautiful in this world, and I discovered that there is beauty everywhere.

Indeed.I guess most people have not the slightest idea how much work it is to put together such a site, run and administer it and sustain producing new content over a long period of time and deal with the sandbox wars occurring on the forums.Thanks a lot and keep it up!Cheers~Chris

Now with Kevin taking care of business we're going to expand and grow; new content, new types of content. Cool stuff coming.

Michael

If "new content" means more articles/videos about the artistical side of photography, techniques and postprocessing I'm all with you.I'm a would-be photographer who ended up elsewhere (not a bad place actually) by the influence of some powerful entities (parents) and who tries to catch up with some dreams.My idea and wish would be to have a knowledge base for autodidacts (like me) to find everything they need here and I think I'm not alone with this situation.The "From capture to print" series was invaluable for me.I also like a lot the interviews since they often broaden the personal angle of view on photography and related themes. The LLVJ issues still provide tons of interesting stuff for me - even when leaving out in the meantime outdated technical gear reviews.I'd happily subscribe another year if I see quality stuff keeping coming.Cheers~Chris